New York Times bestselling author. Slow cooking expert.

I just got back from a pumpkin patch field trip with sixty kindergarteners. In the rain. I wish I could say that I planned ahead and plugged something in so I could happily (and maybe a bit smugly?) report that, "we came home to a hearty bowl full of wholesome goodness that warmed us right up."

oh how I wish I could say that.

But I can't. We came home instead to soggy tuna and rice cakes.

But you? You can totally plan ahead. These are fantastic fall slow cooker recipes that will keep your tummies full, your house warm and cozy, your family happy, and your budget in check.

51 comments:

I was so excited to return home from a trip yesterday and find my copy of your new cookbook waiting on my doorstep.I've just started reading through it, and I can't wait to try more of the recipes.(I've tried lots from the blog posts already!)Congratulations on the book and the new baby!

Went into Waterstone's and DEMANDED your book, loudly. It's not published here, yet, but I told the people it was EXCELLENT and WONDERFUL and to be sure to order extra cuz it's gonna fly from the shelves.

I saw you on tv...went right out and bought the book! Had 3 crockpots going today! LOVE IT!!! 1 question...on the recipes that call for shrimp...could you substitute chicken...anyone??? Sandi Shealy twinzn24me@comcast.net

I was so excited when my pre-order of five cookbooks came in the mail! Congratulations on a wonderful cookbook. I've read through half of it and there are so many I can't wait to try! I'm going to have some happy sisters and in-laws this Christmas!

This is a great list, wonderful reference for those "tired" moments. I watched the video clip, great job. You handled yourself very well and did not act at all out of place, because you were not! Kinda cool.

My copy arrived today:) I've spent the evening thumbing through it but mostly reading "the verdicts." I love the kids' responses as well. Obviously, I'm a Crock Pot fan myself since I host Crock Pot Wednesday. I'm thrilled with your success and hope it gets even better for you and your family. I'll be trying out more of your suggestions. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

Your book came in the mail yesterday. I just happened to have cabbage and potatoes that I wanted to cook for supper, but how? Every member of the family enjoyed them roasted (page 103).Thanks for the great resource.Michele

Loved the clip! You are so short and sweet! I finished making Apple Butter this morning and had it on homemade cinnamon raisin bread with cream cheese... Wow. Thank you for giving me a wonderful, new breakfast!! Gonna try the apple crisp now ASAP!

Just wanted to say that I love the cook book! I've tried 3 recipes and can't wait to try more. I did a book review here: http://zumfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/cook-book-make-it-fast-cook-it-slow.htmlI think I need to get more slow cookers so I can't make multiple things at a time:)

I just heard about your blog and I am so excited!!!!I have an autistic son and we are starting him on a gluten-free casein-free diet and we also already have a son with Celiacs... so the natural course was to take the whole family along for the "ride"...

Oh my goodness, just found your blog today and already HAD TO TRY the pumpkin spice lattes! SOOOOO good! I've been looking for a good set of crock pot recipes and just ordered two copies of your book on Amazon. THANK YOU!! :)

Can't wait to try some of the recipes you posted for Indian food next! I was searching for a good chicken curry crock pot recipe on Google when I found your blog.

Hi Steph, I followed your blog last year and told all my friends about it. Of course I pre-ordered the book-easier to find all my faves now! Just watched the clip and have a question. What kind of crock pot did you use on the show? The size looked ginormous and I love the idea of the crock pot turning itself down to warm. Thanks! Nancy

i got your cookbook at barnes & noble. flipped through it and easily folded the edges of about a dozen pages to mark recipes i would love to make. decision, decisions! i gave it to my husband and told him to pick some for me to start with because i can't decide. they all look so good and EASY! today we are enjoying sunday football so i put on the tamale pie. i added browned hamburger since it's not a meal if it doesn't have meat (according to the husband) and then some red enchilada sauce poured on top at the end of cooking. it was GREAT! i think leftovers will freeze well for an emergency meal. thanks for making my day so much easier and way tastier!

LOVE your blog and received my copy of your book last week. Already, a few of my friends are asking to "borrow" my book. LOL- I told them to go buy their own cause I am not letting mine out of my sight! I have already tried a couple of recipes and the family LOVED them (the Hubbeast especially loves the Whole Chicken recipe and the Chicken and Rice soup! Thank so much for making my slow-cooker interesting again! Hugz, Lora J.

I SOSOSOSO looove the Pasta Fagioli. I actually just made it yesterday. But I forgot to turn the crockpot on in the morning. SO I dumped it allll into my big bean pot and cooked it in two hours on the stove. Not quite the same. But still tasted delicious.

Stephanie, you are so cute! I just love your blog, and your personality.. I watched the clip on GMA, and it was neat to see you in "action". I have only been following your blog for a little while, actually I found it by googling turkey soup after thanksgiving last year. I ended up making your turkey & wild rice soup, and it was delicious!! I've been hooked ever since! Thanks for doing what you do!! You are an inspiration to me!

i'm back to leave another comment because i made your sweet and spicy salmon. OMG! amazing flavor!! i did't have the time to put it in the crock so i threw it in the oven. the flavors were so awesome! so rich! i didn't add as much pepper flakes but i'll add more next time. i also made the rotisserie chicken and it was the best crockpot whole chicken i've made ever. you are amazing.